https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/intro-to-endings-banjo
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Discuss the Banjo lesson: Intro to Endings
What is the left hand fingering for measure 2 in the Intro To Endings?
Having a problem getting to 4th string/4th fret comfortably.
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Hi @kooseman Steve.
That is a partial D chord. Index finger on the 3rd string fret 2, Ring finger on the 4th string fret four.
@BanjoBen uses this partial D chord a lot so best you work on this and keep it handy in your box of favourite licks.
Watch the video closely and study Ben’s hand positions
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Thanks Archie. I did try to follow but couldn’t quite make it out clearly.
Will definitely work on this.
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Don’t beat yourself up Steve. Some of these hand positions are difficult and it’s not always easy to SEE what Ben is doing due to the camera angle but the more you watch the lessons you start to second guess what Ben is going to do next.
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So I’ve tried to learn from other methods but Ben’s lessons seem to be perfect for me. And I’ve reached this far with all the lessons, taking my time to learn each one without rushing into the next. And I can play fairly well looking at the tabs. My question is…will it ever sound like music? Lol. I have the RK dirty 30 and it’s okay but not the tone I’m hearing from other banjos.
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That’s great to hear, @Richard621! I’d love to be able to hear/see you play. Can you please make a short video, upload to YouTube or google drive, and post the link to the Video Swap forum category here: https://banjobenclark.com/forum/c/video-feedback
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Will do. Thank you
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https://youtube.com/shorts/aHs-DVU6DTw?si=nP6L-dTIqPH5ae0c
Cumberland Gap…i know there’s a part missing
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